www.cdparentpages.com stories: Columnistshttp://www.cdparentpages.com/news/opinion/columnists/www.cdparentpages.com stories: Columnistsen-usFri, 06 Mar 2015 06:00:00 -0500Kids are worriers, too
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/06/kids-are-worriers-too/This year, my senior year, I noticed a common theme among my classmates: Panic. Nicki KernFri, 06 Mar 2015 06:00:00 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/06/kids-are-worriers-too/New Mom Notes: Worth a thousand words
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/05/new-mom-notes-worth-thousand-words/One skill I’ve picked up since becoming pregnant is sonogram analysis. Kelly GallagherThu, 05 Mar 2015 11:02:34 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/05/new-mom-notes-worth-thousand-words/Grandma's Got Gigs: Grandpa's treasures
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/05/grandmas-got-gigs-grandpas-treasures/Daniel Margolis’ grandfather, Joseph Sherman, was the inspiration that encouraged Daniel to explore his family history. Felicia Bordick, Carol Ann Margolis and Lynne ShatsoffThu, 05 Mar 2015 10:59:06 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/05/grandmas-got-gigs-grandpas-treasures/Triple Threat: Murphy's Law
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/04/triple-threat-murphys-law/If it weren’t for bad luck I would have no luck. Jennifer SteuerWed, 04 Mar 2015 11:05:30 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/04/triple-threat-murphys-law/Acorn Advice: Thanks for the advice, but how do I keep calm?
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/03/acorn-advice-thanks-advice-how-do-i-keep-calm/Kids almost never want to do what we tell them, but they almost always copy our actions. Julia CadieuxTue, 03 Mar 2015 11:13:35 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/03/acorn-advice-thanks-advice-how-do-i-keep-calm/The Family Chow: Woodfired fare is good fun
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/03/family-chow-woodfired-fare-good-fun/The Family Chow reviews Bacchus Woodfired at 33 2nd Street in Troy.Family ChowTue, 03 Mar 2015 10:54:23 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/03/family-chow-woodfired-fare-good-fun/Let's Cook: St. Patrick's Day fun
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/02/lets-cook-st-patricks-day-fun/ These pancakes weren’t just tested on my crew, but with an entire grade of students. This recipe received the ‘thumbs up’ approval from all of the taste-testers.Jodie FitzMon, 02 Mar 2015 11:18:04 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/mar/02/lets-cook-st-patricks-day-fun/Picking the right preschool
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/19/picking-right-preschool/I learned the hard way that when it comes to preschools, looks can be deceiving.Julia CadieuxThu, 19 Feb 2015 11:08:24 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/19/picking-right-preschool/Let's Cook: Healthy hearts
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/lets-cook-healthy-hearts/A heart healthy recipe for Valentine's Day your kids are sure to enjoy. Jodie FitzThu, 05 Feb 2015 11:36:48 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/lets-cook-healthy-hearts/Acorn Advice: Keeping calm
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/acorn-advice-keeping-calm/"My New Year’s Resolution was to stop yelling at my kids. Any suggestions on how I can get a handle on the yelling?"Julia CadieuxThu, 05 Feb 2015 11:26:02 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/acorn-advice-keeping-calm/Triple Threat: Dinner table conversation
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/triple-threat-dinner-table-conversation/Do you remember the game called ‘Twenty Questions?' If you have ever been around young children, you know there's a phase where their favorite question is “why?” Jennifer SteuerThu, 05 Feb 2015 11:15:32 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/triple-threat-dinner-table-conversation/New Mom Notes: Two blue lines
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/new-mom-notes-two-blue-lines/A common adage advises us that whenever life closes a door, it also opens a window. This past July, a prime example of this came to me in the form of a pregnancy test I took at my workplace.Kelly GallagherThu, 05 Feb 2015 11:04:03 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/new-mom-notes-two-blue-lines/Grandma's Got Gigs: Never let it go
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/grandmas-got-gigs-never-let-it-go/Idina Menzel belts out “Let it go, let it go,” and although John Travolta may not know her name, we do.Felicia Bordick, Carol Ann Margolis and Lynne ShatsoffThu, 05 Feb 2015 10:57:17 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/grandmas-got-gigs-never-let-it-go/The Family Chow: Family is the spice of life
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/family-chow-family-spice-life/While browsing the internet for our next Family Chow food adventure, we came across a new restaurant that offered “a place where we may learn from one another by sharing stories of love and friendship." We were intrigued by the mission statement, along with the chance to sample an unfamiliar cuisine.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:50:46 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/feb/05/family-chow-family-spice-life/Acorn Advice: Helping kids focus
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/jan/05/acorn-advice-helping-kids-focus/Help! My child is really struggling in school this year with paying attention and getting his work completed.Julia CadieuxMon, 05 Jan 2015 13:20:47 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/jan/05/acorn-advice-helping-kids-focus/Triple Threat: Seven years in the making
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/jan/05/triple-threat-seven-years-making/Being a mom has taken me on some pretty strange journeys. Being the mom of triplets has helped me take others on my journey.Jennifer SteuerMon, 05 Jan 2015 13:12:00 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/jan/05/triple-threat-seven-years-making/Grandma's Got Gigs: Give time, not money
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/jan/05/grandmas-got-gigs-give-time-not-money/Some grandparents are caregivers and see their grandchildren on a regular schedule. Others see their grandchildren when they can. Felicia Bordick, Carol Ann Margolis and Lynne ShatsoffMon, 05 Jan 2015 13:01:02 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/jan/05/grandmas-got-gigs-give-time-not-money/The Family Chow: A favorite dish is found again
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/jan/05/family-chow-favorite-dish-found-again/The Family Chow finds a local restaurant serving one of Mom's favorite dishes enjoyed during pregnancy. Mon, 05 Jan 2015 12:52:32 -0500http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2015/jan/05/family-chow-favorite-dish-found-again/The Family Chow
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2014/may/29/family-chowMay2014/The Family Chow’s latest food adventure took us to the island nation of Japan via a small strip mall on Western Avenue.Thu, 29 May 2014 06:00:00 -0400http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2014/may/29/family-chowMay2014/Triple Threat: The challenges and rewards of parenting triplets in the Capital District
http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2014/may/25/tripleMay2014/“Cousins! Cousins! Cousins!” This is the chant I hear from my kids on most afternoons. “When do we get to see the cousins again?”Jennifer SteuerSun, 25 May 2014 06:00:00 -0400http://www.cdparentpages.com/news/2014/may/25/tripleMay2014/